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As uncrewed naval systems advance, capabilities to counter them are emerging

28th April 2026

Research programmes and system procurement efforts to counter uncrewed surface and underwater vehicle threats are accelerating as naval drone uptake spreads.

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US Coast Guard to receive the first three Offshore Patrol Cutters in FY2026 and FY2027

27th April 2026

After recording a nearly six-year delay in the OPC schedule, the USCG intends to advance with the programme, reaching multiple milestones in the short term.

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13th April 2018

A joint venture between European missile house MBDA and the Indian company Larsen & Toubro (L&T;) unveiled the ATGM5 missile system at the DefExpo 2018 …

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13th April 2018

At a time when the US Coast Guard (USCG) is revamping its strategy for the Arctic, service leaders are moving forward with plans to buy …

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Japan to bolster patrols near disputed isles

13th April 2018

Japan will beef up airborne patrols of disputed islands in the East China Sea, an official said on 13 April, in response to increased Chinese …

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Navantia Australia signs MoU with CBG Systems

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Navantia Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CBG systems for insulation and fire protection supply for its bid for Australia’s Future Frigate …

Taiwan president watches naval drill as China tensions grow

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Taiwan president watches naval drill as China tensions grow

13th April 2018

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DSA 2018: Malacca Strait security needed by ASEAN

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DSA 2018: Malacca Strait security needed by ASEAN

13th April 2018

Multilateral cooperation amongst ASEAN militaries has been successful, but still needs to improve if the vital sea lines of communication (SLOC) of the Malacca Strait …

US technology will support Taiwanese submarine aspirations

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US technology will support Taiwanese submarine aspirations

13th April 2018

After nearly two decades of delay, the Republic of China Navy’s (ROCN) Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) programme is on track after the US State Department …

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Cambridge Pixel receives VSD system order

12th April 2018

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China plans live-fire exercise in Taiwan Strait

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China plans live-fire exercise in Taiwan Strait

12th April 2018

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Insight: Colombian Navy strengthens diving capabilities

12th April 2018

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ASV, BMT partner on autonomous navigation

12th April 2018

ASV Global is collaborating with BMT for a £1.2 million research project to enhance safe autonomous navigation at sea, the company announced on 10 April. …

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Aquabotix unveils SwarmDiver micro USV/UUV

12th April 2018

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